MOT Status
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173,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Bulb faded, emits white light (4.5.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sills, both sides at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch \ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / sill closing panel holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut on outer sidewall, not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has corroded hole
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has over heated (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
front of vehicle has strong smell of fuel
vehicle has under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
offside rear outer sill slightly corroded
oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
offside rear outer sill slightly corroded
oil leak
Oil leak
osr brake hanging on slightly
tyres perishing
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
osr brake hanging on slightly
tyres perishing
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre perished/ cracking
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Corrosion to back ends of sills,but meeting test criteria at moment
Front index plate cracked
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured
Corrosion to back ends of sills,but meeting test criteria at moment
Front index plate cracked
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ELZ 5458 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELZ 5458, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ELZ 5458 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.
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